The first employee assistance programs (EAP) were created in the 1930s to help employees manage their personal challenges and remain productive at work. But while they’re nothing new to the benefits world, EAPs remain a bit of a mystery. These employer-sponsored programs offer valuable resources at no cost to employees and are highly relevant to […]

Workplace wellness programs may not only increase employee morale, but also reap a positive return on investment for employers. Although Work Wellness programs are often expensive, there are ways employers can make positive changes for little or no cost.

According to a recent study by the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Health Research and Education Trust, 81 percent of large employers and 49 percent of small employers offer workplace wellness programs to their employees. These programs aim to improve employees’ well-being by encouraging them to lose weight, stop smoking or make other positive lifestyle […]

As 2020 gets off to a start with new health plans in place, more employers than ever are realizing the benefit of employee wellness. Creating a healthy culture within the workplace will continue to be a priority for companies in 2020 for many different reasons. Employee wellness has demonstrated growing importance over the years, and […]

What a strange time we’re experiencing right now – as the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has spread, many businesses and organizations have had to quickly develop telecommuting policies for their employees. Employees have had to quickly create a workspace very different from their normal routine. While we’ve faced many challenges during this pandemic, working from home […]